The 25 highest-rated CEOs at small and medium-sized companies

Glassdoor recently released a report on the 25 highest rated chief executive officers at small and mid-sized companies, a new study that ranks CEOs at companies with fewer than 1,000 employees based entirely on employee feedback during a 12-month period.

Technology companies took the top spots on the list, with the top four earning ratings of 100 percent. CEOs at two Massachusetts companies were recognized by their employees. See which leaders earned praise from their workforce and employees had to say.
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25. Vik Thadani

Unbounded Solutions Atlanta.

CEO Approval Rating: 77 percent

Recent feedback

“How many CEOs and COOs of a company takes the time to know you personally? These guys are the best, and treat their employees with the utmost respect!”—Unbounded Solutions Recruiter, Atlanta, Ga.

Pictured: Unbounded Solutions employees at the 2012 Sharepoint Conference in Anaheim, Calif.
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“A few of the many pros include great opportunities for professional development, very competitive benefits, hard-working leaders who motivate, and a passionate CEO who is committed to Edifecs employees.”—Edifecs Employee, location, n/a
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22. Pete Flint

TruliaSan Francisco.

CEO Approval Rating: 80 percent

Recent feedback

“The company is very competitive, so it gives me pride to work there. They are leaders in the industry and always changing due to market conditions. Upper management is very strong.”—Trulia Analyst, San Francisco.

“In my experience, the corporate culture is very open, very supportive of employees’ growth and involvement. Even very junior employees have the opportunity to communicate to the higher levels of the company about what’s going on.”—Fusion-io Software Engineer, San Jose, Calif.

“The founders and executive team sit at open desks and encourage anyone to stop by. It’s in the things that no one expects or requires that show a real investment in the employees.”—Hubspot Support Engineer, Cambridge.

“The leadership at SirsiDynix takes the time to know the employees. Not just HR, but the CFO and other company leaders walk around and check in. They take the time to learn about our families and career goals. Then, they work to help make those goals a reality.”—SirsiDynix Employee, location, n/a

“One of the most refreshing things at Paylocity is the honesty, the management team is upfront with you. The direction, plans, and how we are going to do it. This makes the job exciting, and a PLEASURE to come to work every day.”—Paylocity Tech Support, Arlington Heights, Ill.